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Friends Health Care Association - Yellow Springs, OH
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) at Friends Health Care Association plays a crucial role in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to residents. This position involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents. The STNA is responsible for both administrative and personal nursing care functions, contributing to the overall well-being of the residents while adhering to established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
- Report all changes in the residents' condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
- Make residents comfortable by assisting with their needs, such as getting water or preparing for bed.
- Greet residents and escort them to their rooms, introducing them to their roommates and other personnel as appropriate.
- Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing, and grooming as necessary.
- Maintain intake and output records and assist residents with bowel and bladder functions.
- Provide daily indwelling catheter care and perineal care as instructed.
- Assist with feeding residents and record their food/fluid intake.
- Participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
- Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
Requirements
- Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.
- Must be a certified State Tested Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of Ohio.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for continuing education and training.
